- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairfax, VA
Fairfax High
Federal NCES profile for Fairfax High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126000463
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfax High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #22 of 23
- public schools in Fairfax · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairfax High has class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfax High ranks #22 of 23 public schools in Fairfax, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Fairfax High held near 2,351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 128.5 → 135.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 510126000463 · Fairfax, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,404 enr · 18.8:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Fairfax High held near 2,351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 128.5 → 135.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Fairfax High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school
Fairfax High
2,404 students
What this shows Fairfax High reports 2,404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfax High compares
Fairfax High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,404 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,404
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 98% in Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Asian 23.6%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Fairfax High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairfax High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfax High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Fairfax
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairfax High
How many students attend Fairfax High?
Fairfax High has 2,404 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairfax, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,371 (2022-23) → 2,351 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfax High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfax High is 18.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairfax High?
28.0% of students at Fairfax High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfax High?
The largest demographic group at Fairfax High is White at 34.1% of enrollment, in Fairfax, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfax High?
Fairfax High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairfax High rank among public schools in Fairfax?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfax High ranks #22 of 23 public schools in Fairfax, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairfax on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Fairfax High, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.